We ask for your prayers...

Our niece Catie Lynn, who is 13 months old, needs your prayers as does the family.

She has been diagnosed with a malignant tumor on her kidney and will be having surgery on Tuesday to remove her kidney and the tumor.
This will be followed by 6 months of chemo and possibly radiation.
So far, she has not been sick at all--it was discovered at her well-baby app't.

This is rare form of cancer called a Wilms Tumor. I am going to try not to get into all the medical details because it is lengthy and a bit confusing.

We pray that the cancer has not spread and that the tumor will not rupture during surgery.

We also ask that you pray for Sherry, her mom. She is 32 weeks pregnant with Catie Lynn's baby brother. She needs your prayers for strength and good health so that he does not arrive early. This is a very difficult time for her and Jimmy, they need a lot prayers, support and encouragement. They also have a 4 yr old boy, Tarver. Tarver and Lilly are about 2 wks apart in age. Pat and I are going to help out with keeping him occupied during all of Catie Lynn's hospital visits/appt's.

If you'd like to send them a card for encouragement, you can email me and I will send you thier mailing address.
Thanks so much!